Lighting overkill?

[bmkid1997]

Hey all,
Im setting up my first SPS Dominant tank in the upcoming months, and I have a question if this seems to be too much lighting. The tank dimensions are 36"x20"x18". My original plan was a 4 bulb t5-hybrid with 2 Kessil 360X. But during this BRS black friday I was lucky enough to win an AI Prime 16HD. I wonder if its worth it to add this into the fixture in the middle, and the kessils on the ends.

I know there isnt "too much lighting" for some SPS, but I would hate to bleach anything. Maybe running at a lower % on all 3 to get better coverage vs the 2? Will definetly need to rent a par meter most likely. Any opinions or experience would be appreciated!

 

[Spare time]

You could always use it for a frag qt or for a refugium.


If you add it with the kessils, it shouldn't be too powerful as you can just turn down the intensity

 

[Little c big D]

It's not too much at all, and considering you can start out low and raise it. Of anything it is more controlability in color!

 

[shakacuz]

You could always use it for a frag qt or for a refugium.


If you add it with the kessils, it shouldn't be too powerful as you can just turn down the intensity

pretty much this.

congrats on the prize win!

 

[bmkid1997]

It's not toouch at all, and considering you can start out low and raise it. Of anything it is more controlability in color!

Very true, ive seen they have alot of options for features vs my kessil from what ive explored!

 

[bmkid1997]

You could always use it for a frag qt or for a refugium.


If you add it with the kessils, it shouldn't be too powerful as you can just turn down the intensity

I wish, but ill actually be downsizing my tanks (crazy I know!)! Id hate for it to just sit in a box, so ill probably put in in the fixutre with the T5 and kessils. Thanks!

 

[Spare time]

I wish, but ill actually be downsizing my tanks (crazy I know!)! Id hate for it to just sit in a box, so ill probably put in in the fixutre with the T5 and kessils. Thanks!

You could also simply sell it

 

[bmkid1997]

You could also simply sell it

Tried this first, absoutley no interest shown so far which suprised me as Im selling under cost by a good amount locally.